We often equate pastors and politicians, but this one is hard to overlook. As scandals continue to come out into the open, Bill Hybels was one of the most upsetting to the Christian world. Also listen to the first half hour for an exciting BC announcement!   Links & Sponsors:  BadChristian.com thebcclub.com BadChristian Roadshow: bcroadshow.com

Theologian, therapist, and ordained pastor, Mark Karris, explores intercessory prayer, and God’s uncontrolling nature, and other themes found in his new book Divine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer with the Uncontrolling Love of God.    Links & Sponsors:  BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Emery Tour: emerymusic.com MeUndies: meundies.com/BADCHRISTIAN ZipRecruiter: ziprecruiter.com/BADCHRISTIAN

With a country built by dreamers, fantasy is deeply embedded in the DNA of America. This fantasy mindset has largely increased over time with the rise of individualism, as Kurt Anderson's book "Fantasyland" explains, which got Matt and Joey thinking about how it relates to religion.     Links & Sponsors:  BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Emery Tour: emerymusic.com Blue Apron: blueapron.com/BADCHRISTIAN

The vapid use of Christianese has turned people off from spiritual words. Jonathan Merritt explains this phenomenon and is working on reimagining sacred words as an active use of language.   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Emery Tour: emerymusic.com Zip Recruiter: ziprecruiter.com/BADCHRISTIAN Stamps.com: stamps.com code BADCHRISTIAN Brooklinen: brooklinen.com code BADCHRISTIAN

Rapper and Producer Derek Minor breaks down why Trayvon Martin's death had a uniquely profound effect on the black Christian community.   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Emery Tour: emerymusic.com Tooth & Nail: "Backbreaker" by Fit For A King Derek Minor: "The Trap" Pre-Order

Science Mike and Matt MacDonald are on the same side; except when they fight on twitter. MacDonald joins Matt and Toby at Joshua Fest and explains why the heck he tweeted what he did.   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Emery Tour: emerymusic.com MeUndies: meundies.com/BADCHRISTIAN Tooth & Nail: "Heathen Heart" by Earth Groans

Audible communication is about to overtake text-based communication, but that pisses Toby's brother Mike off. On a good note, it could mean a rise in blue-collar intellectuals, and a close of the literacy knowledge gap.   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Emery Tour: emerymusic.com Zip Recruiter: ziprecruiter.com/BADCHRISTIAN Indochino: indochino.com code BADCHRISTIAN

Does who you're attracted to reveal hidden biases? We break down the nature of attraction and where we get our preferences. You don't know what you like until you give it a try.   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Emery Tour: emerymusic.com Blue Apron: blueapron.com/BADCHRISTIAN

Founder of Every Man Ministries, Kenny Luck had a big part in revolutionizing men's ministry against porn. In hindsight, some say that type of ministry has had a negative effect on women, and even contributed to toxic masculinity. Zao's Scott Mellinger gets grilled by Joey, and we answer some odd questions from the BC Club.   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Emery Tour: emerymusic.com Brooklinen: brooklinen.com code BADCHRISTIAN

We (and you) made it to episode #400! We talk about the system one and system two brain theory, and Matt and Joey have a failed conversation about teachers in the education system.   Links & Sponsors: BadChristian.com thebcclub.com Emery Tour: emerymusic.com Brooklinen: brooklinen.com code BADCHRISTIAN